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Stonar School (horse riding)
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Location
Bath
Programs
Horse riding
Age
9—16 years old
Accomodation
Residence
For
Сhildren
Age: 9-16 years.
Dates, 2026:
July 12–17, July 19–24, August 9–14, August 16–21.
Duration: 1 to 4 weeks.
Stonar school is a boarding school located near Bath, in beautiful countryside, set in 85 acres of grounds. The school is home to the UK's finest riding academy, with a world-class British Horse Society-approved equestrian centre offering riders an unforgettable experience.
Stonar opened its stunning equestrian centre during the holidays for keen young riders to develop their riding skills and confidence whilst learning in a friendly, fun and safe environment.
Stonar Riding Camp is a bespoke programme offering beginners and experienced riders the opportunity to gain practical, in-depth, daily stable and riding experience.
Key Factors
- This Stonar School course is an all-inclusive offer. Horse riding lessons and stable management, accommodation, meals and evening activities - all included.
- Children can bring their own horse/pony or use one of Stonar's own horses (subject to availability).
- This course is for beginners, intermediate and advanced riders. It is not suitable for children with no experience at all.
- Training is carried out in groups of maximum 6 people.
- The summer course is taught by experienced trainers. In addition to riding lessons and training, children are taught a high standard of horse care.
Facilities
The school has excellent facilities for horse riding: first-class stables for 62 horses, more than 30 of our own horses and ponies; an Olympic cross-country course with a variety of obstacles; an indoor arena with a comfortable spectator area; 80x40m open arena with a grandstand for spectators. In addition, a swimming pool and a sports hall. A doctor is on duty 24 hours a day on the school grounds.
Program
The equestrian camp program includes:
- Daily riding lessons with BHS qualified trainers
- Horseback riding 2-3 times a day (depending on weather conditions), with a combination of flat and jumping work
- Stable management
- Friday horse show
A typical day begins with a hearty freshly cooked breakfast. Then the children go to the stables and prepare the horses for training. Then horse handling lessons. At 13:00 - lunch and some time with friends. After lunch - afternoon horse riding or show jumping, and on some days other exciting activities. Afterwards – horse care. At 4:30 pm – dinner and activities with new friends.
Accommodation and panting
Accommodation is in the on-site residence in one of 3 houses. Boys and girls live in separate houses. Stonar boarding houses offer a friendly and sociable environment where young people can feel safe and comfortable. All houses are within walking distance of the equestrian centre, canteen and sports facilities, giving children the freedom to live in a community and learn to be independent.
Most rooms in the houses are single or double, with a small number of shared rooms for younger students. Bathrooms are shared between 4 people. Free bedding and laundry service. The school has comfortable common areas with a kitchen, TV and free Wi-Fi.
Meals are served three times a day in the school canteen. The school team prides itself on preparing fresh and healthy meals daily, offering a choice of hot and cold dishes, including a salad bar and fresh fruit. The school can accommodate most dietary requirements.
Leisure Activities
In the evenings after school there is a variety of on-campus activities: arts and crafts, sports including badminton, tennis and swimming, films, games.
Wednesday afternoons - trips to the local shops. Friday afternoons - horse games.
Timetable
7.30am - Wake up
8.15am - Breakfast
8:45 AM – Morning at the barn: cleaning, hay and water, preparing for lessons
9:30 AM – Riding lesson
1:00 PM – Lunch
2:00 PM – Lunch at the barn: preparing horses for an afternoon ride or lesson
2:45 PM – Riding lesson
3:45 PM – Evening at the barn: hay and water, cleaning horses
4:30 PM – Dinner and evening activities
Price, 2026
£996 per week (including VAT) - if student brings their own horse/pony
£1,494 per week (including VAT) - if the student uses a Stonar school horse/pony
Included in the price
- Training
- Accommodation and meals
- All activities and entertainment
Additionally paid
- Flight
- Visa
- Insurance
- Transfers from and to the airport
- Educational company services
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